OSTRICH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

ostrich

noun

Definition of ostrich

as in antelope

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Recent Examples of ostrich Shrine guards flick sticks with ostrich feathers at female pilgrims lingering too long in the shade to try to keep the flow of people moving. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 Large white feathers wafted in the breeze—Paris, after all, drove the 19th-century ostrich feather craze that swept the fashion world. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 As well as the medal, gamers will be challenged to find a coat of arms, a cannon, a military cap with three ostrich feathers and an embroidered scene. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 The 44-year-old wore the deep green velvet robe and black hat trimmed with flamboyant white ostrich feathers while attending the service alongside other senior royals. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ostrich

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Noun

These horns come from the African greater kudu antelope and are rooted in the traditions of Yemenite Jewry.

— Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Newborn ruminants like antelopes, bison and giraffes also need those antibodies.

— Joey Schamber, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of antelope

Noun

With interiors largely shot inside Hossain’s own house in Dhaka, the film is filled with striking shots of animals — lizards galore, snakes, monkeys, and mosquitoes.

— Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
The snakes came to their audition thanks to Nancy Novograd and her company All Tame Animals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of snake

Noun

For the luxury fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2026-2027 shoot, Harper modeled a tiny pencil skirt and red crocodile print pumps.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
The team focused on images of Rainbow Serpents, including one 20 feet long with a fierce crocodile head, a long tongue, and razor-sharp teeth.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of crocodile

Noun

Once the drop trap — a simple wire cage triggered by yanking on a cord — is set up with an enticing mix of sardines and shards of roast chicken on a cardboard tray inside, everyone moves out of sight behind massive logs a few yards away.

— Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The actors keep to the text of the interview while Fish brings a host of directorial intrusions — a bubble machine, a chicken suit.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of chicken

Noun

Telluride Film Festival chief Julie Huntsinger took a significant risk programming a documentary as the festival’s sneak premiere this year, given that nonfiction can’t claim the broad appeal of fiction.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026
More than a decade in the making, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles is slated to open later in September, and USA TODAY reporter Paris Barraza was treated to a sneak-peek this week.

— Kate Franco, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sneak

Noun

Winfrey has a more subdued take on footwear, her choices consisting of neutral tones with the occasional leopard or snakeskin.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Mix chocolate browns and olive greens with classic prints, like snakeskin and cheetah, for a unique pairing that won’t be overwhelming.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of snakeskin

Noun

Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026

Definition of cream puff

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